BROMMA, Sweden, Jan. 29, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Lecando AB, a leading e-Learning systems solutions provider, today announced that its software, Lecando Enterprise Server, is now IBM ServerProven(r) for Linux on IBM eServer* xSeriestm** and Netfinity(r) servers.
"This further strengthens our confidence in our software and the technology we use," stated Carl-Axel Eriksson, CEO of Lecando AB. "Being IBM ServerProven makes it possible for our customers to get started quickly with an outstanding cost efficient e-Learning solution."
Becoming IBM ServerProven allows Lecando AB to take advantage of technical support and special joint marketing tools available from IBM, which will help us to improve the quality of our solution and increase our market share.
This ServerProven validation gives assurances that Lecando Enterprise Server has been approved through a specific, stringent process to work with IBM servers.
"We're excited that Lecando AB has completed testing of Lecando Enterprise Server and has officially become a member of the IBM ServerProven program," said Nancy Williams, Director, Worldwide Marketing, IBM eServer. "With ServerProven, you can have confidence that you're getting the right solution right out of the box. That means added value and protection for your business investment."
"The IBM ServerProven Program is an important component in our global strategy and it makes it possible for us to take advantage of that Lecando Enterprise Server is developed in Java(tm) 2 Enterprise Edition. The new releases of Lecando Enterprise Server with Java(tm) Web Start technology, WAP and voice functionality have a huge potential on all world markets," said Carl-Axel Eriksson.
About Lecando AB
Lecando Enterprise Server, produced by the Swedish software company Lecando AB, is a web based platform for e-Learning, education using interactive media. It integrates user administration, content management, distributed learning and collaboration using market leading technology and open standards, focusing on the end users need for a flexible learning situation and project environment with an emphasis on ease of use and full control over learning paths, results and communication.
Lecando Enterprise Server reduces the cost for education and training dramatically for companies and competence organizations. Experience suggests that a company with 10.000 employees can reach a return on investment of 110% during the first year of use.
About IBM ServerProven
IBM ServerProven is a program for software developers who want to provide their customers with complete, reliable business solutions. ServerProven membership requires developers to test their software on IBM servers preloaded with non-IBM hardware devices, operating systems and middleware such as databases and systems management software and popular applications. Once the software is installed, tested and validated to perform smoothly, developers can market their solution as IBM ServerProven. ServerProven membership gives customers the confidence of getting a solution that's easy to install, ready to run and built to perform optimally. For more information on IBM ServerProven, go to:
http://www.pc.ibm.com/ww/eserver/xseries/serverproven/index.html.
* IBM "eServer" brand consists of the established IBM e-business
logo with the descriptive term "server" following it.
** IBM, the e-business logo, Netfinity, ServerProven and xSeries
are trademarks of IBM Corporation. All others are trademarks or
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